Ravi Shankar Prasad dismissed the opposition’s arguments on the Waqf Amendment Bill as baseless.
Prasad questioned how much public welfare work has been done on Waqf properties.
"We will not allow the looting of Waqf properties,"* said Prasad in Lok Sabha.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi claimed that minorities are suffering under this government.
"This bill isolates minorities,"* said Gogoi.
He accused the government of weakening the Constitution.
Gogoi claimed that Minister Kiren Rijiju misled the House on Waqf matters.
Rijiju stated that the bill does not confiscate anyone’s property.
The government plans to use Waqf assets for the benefit of poor Muslims.
Rijiju claimed the bill would bring a *“new dawn”* for Waqf governance.
Rijiju questioned why, despite vast Waqf wealth, many Muslims remain poor.
The Waqf Board will include three MPs.
Representation for backward Muslims will be ensured.
The board will have 10 Muslim members, including at least two women.
No interference in mosque management, assured Rijiju.
The bill does not target any religion, Rijiju clarified.
Rijiju pointed out that 123 properties were given to Waqf during the UPA era.
Kiren Rijiju formally introduced the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha.
Amit Shah stated that the Cabinet has approved all committee recommendations.
Opposition MPs protested loudly against the bill.
Congress raised objections as the bill was introduced.
Rahul Gandhi chose not to speak on the Waqf Bill.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) opposed the amendments.
AIMPLB accused the government of ignoring their suggestions.
Rijiju stated that the bill is necessary for the welfare of poor Muslims.
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